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VIDEO: Daughter Begs Diamond Reynolds to Stop Screaming After Castile Shooting

06/21/2017 10:02 PM

In the moments after a Minnesota police officer fatally shot Philando Castile, his handcuffed girlfriend began screaming in the back of a patrol car as her 4-year-old daughter begged her to stop.

Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel Visits Superior; Talks Drug Epidemic

Special Olympics Torch Run Passes Through Two Harbors, Duluth

Sheraton Duluth Hotel Donates Toiletries to Safe Haven Shelter

Injuries Reported After Driver Strikes Plow Truck, Then Hits Sweeper in Hibbing

Itasca Co. Commissioner Mark Mandich Resigns

Wisconsin Assembly GOP Leaders say Budget Still Stalled Over Roads

UMD Nonresident Students Facing Higher Tuition in University's Fee Increase

The University of Minnesota will raise tuition at its Twin Cities campus this fall.

One-Story Home in Fredenberg Township Burns Down

A one-story home in Fredenberg�Township burned down early Wednesday morning in a house fire. Firefighters say there was one occupant in the house during the time of the fire, the man escaped unharmed.�

Motorcycle Strikes Vehicle in Lake County, 4 Injured

The Minnesota State Patrol says four people were injured on Highway 61 after a motorcycle struck a vehicle. All parties suffered non-life-threatening injuries.�

World & National

North Korea Detainee Mourned at Ohio Funeral

Mourners paid their respects to Otto Warmbier. Warmbier is the American college student who was detained in North Korea for over a year and died shortly after being returned home.

Death Toll at 29 After Blast in Afghanistan

The governor of Afghanistan's southern Helmand province says at least 29 are dead after a bombing, saying most of those killed were civilians.

At least 29 are dead after a bombing in Afghanistan's southern Helmand�province

Wildfire in Portugal Contained

Portuguese authorities say they have contained the wildfire that killed 64 people last weekend.

U.S. 'Regrets' Russian Decision to Cancel Talks

The United States says it regrets Russia's decision to "turn away" from a chance to discuss obstacles in the U.S.-Russia relationship.

This Week in Mining

Cliffs Announces it Will Build DRI Plant in Toledo

Just days after the court approved Tom Clarke's plan to build DRI in Minnesota, Cliffs Natural Resources announces they have solidifed plans to build their own in Toledo.

Clarke Gets Approval of Plan for Former Essar Project

Leaders from across Itasca County weigh in on the news that Tom Clarke and Chippewa Capital Partners have gotten approval of their plan to move the Essar project forward.

Concrete pour on the new bridge over the Rouchleau Pit.

Crews Complete 5th Concrete Pour on New Bridge

The concrete bridge deck is nearly in place, as crews finished up the fifth pour on Tuesday.

The new NHL team the Las Vegas Golden Knights selected forward Erik Haula from the Minnesota Wild in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft, and acquired a trade with the Wild to pick up prospect Alex Tuch for a third round draft pick in 2017 or 2018.

Las Vegas Snags Haula, Tuch from Minnesota in Expansion Draft

Huskies New Pre-Game Experience

It's a combination of America's favorite pastime, the Duluth Huskies, and an exclusive behind the scenes tour of Wade Stadium.

Duluth FC Falls at Home 2-1 Against Dakota Fusion

Kyle Farrar scored the lone goal for Duluth FC as they fell to Dakota Fusion FC 2-1 on Wednesday night at Public Schools Stadium.

Huskies 5-Run Third Inning Earns Win Over Border Cats

The Duluth Huskies scored five runs in the third inning to take a 5-2 victory over Thunder Bay in the series opener Wednesday night at Wade Stadium.

Good Morning Northland

Duluth artist, Joe Klander, performs as 'Uncle Clutch' on ABC's The Gong Show

Duluth Artist, Pro Wrestler Appears on Premiere of ABC's 'The Gong Show'

Animal Allies: Hulk

Tour of Historical Homes in Duluth

Workout Wednesday: Aerial Classes at Ignite Studio

Lyric Opera Of the North Kicks off Summer With Tragedy in 'Rigoletto'

'Honk! JR' Comes to Life at the Duluth Playhouse this Weekend

'Real Women of Namakagon' Back for 2018 Calendar

Delta Airlines says it is the first U.S. airline to use facial recognition technology

Delta Adds Facial Recognition Kiosks at Twin Cities Airport

MN Power Customers Voice Concerns about Potential Rate Increases

VIDEO: 3 Bears Roam Around Grand Rapids Home

Evidence in Yanez Case to be Made Public

Federal, Range Leaders Discuss Proposed Mining Ban Near Boundary Waters

Customs Officers Seize 7,700 Rocket Copters

Supreme Court to Review Partisan Redistricting

Health

Flu Vaccine Ineffective for People 65 and older Last Winter

U.S. health officials say the flu vaccine used last year was ineffective in protecting older Americans against the illness. Overall. officials say the vaccine was about 42 percent effective.

Consumer

US Consumer Prices Dip 0.1 Percent in May

Consumer prices declined in May, reflecting a big drop in energy prices and smaller declines in a number of other areas.

Entertainment

Bacon, Cookie Dough Highlight New Minnesota State Fair Foods

With 10 weeks to go until the Minnesota State Fair, talk has begun about new food attractions. The fair opens August 24.

Raising the Par Fundraiser for Positive Energy Outdoors

Positive Energy Outdoors held their inaugural golf scramble fundraiser, Raising the Par for PEO to help raise money for the organization's scholarship fund.

Police: 2-year-old Girl Critically Hurt in St. Paul Shooting

St. Paul police say a 2-year-old girl was critically wounded in an early morning shooting that injured two other people.

UPDATE: Missing Boater on Lake Vermilion Found Safe

The St. Louis County Rescue Squad searched overnight for an overdue boater from the Vermilion Dam Lodge. The Illinois man was found safe and in good health on Hoyt Island at 7:15 a.m. Monday.

Vehicle Strikes Pedestrians Outside London Mosque

Police say a vehicle has struck pedestrians on a road in north London, leaving several casualties and one person has been arrested.

Politics

Janesville School Board Member Myers Joins Race against Ryan

Walker Signs Bill Allowing Robot Deliveries in Wis.

Democratic Strategist Defends his #HuntRepublicans Tweets

New Jersey political operative James Devine Tweet using hashtag

Outdoor

DNR: Lowering River Kills Thousands of Fish in Beaver Dam

Take Down Bird Feeders to Reduce Bear Run-Ins

People can reduce the likliehood of bears visiting their house by removing bird feeders and keeping pet food, garbage, and grills indoors.

Great Lakes Levels Expected to be Highest in Decades

This summer's water levels on Lake Superior and other Great Lakes are expected to be at their highest in about twenty years.

Survey Results Encouraging for Western Upper Peninsula Moose

These moose are among those sighted during the winter 2017 aerial survey.

Angler Ties Own Record for Flathead Catfish in Minnesota

Jake Robinson has the record for catch-and-release length category for flathead catfish

Commission Revises Michigan Lake Trout, Splake Angling Regulations

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